"The love letter forms part of the 'Paston letters' - a remarkable collection containing over 400 letters, written over three generations by a Norfolk family."
"Many historical letters are difficult for modern readers to interpret at first glance, but the essential information summary quickly explains the people, emotions, historical context and significance of the document."
"The language can feel unfamiliar to modern readers because spelling, grammar and pronunciation were very different from the English we use now."
"The researchers fed an image of the letter to Scribe AI, which quickly managed to decipher its true meaning."
The oldest love letter, written by Margery Brews to John Paston III in February 1477, has been decoded using MyHeritage's Scribe AI tool. The letter discusses dowry arrangements for their marriage and reflects the social mobility of the Paston family. The informal style and inconsistent spelling made it challenging to read. The letter is part of the Paston letters collection, showcasing correspondence among a Norfolk family over three generations, with many letters authored by women.
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